Garrett Vance
With 15 years specializing in polymer firearms development and customization, Garrett brings exacting precision to every build guide and product review. His background includes seven years as lead machinist at Apex Custom Firearms, where he refined techniques for polymer frame finishing that minimize tolerance stacking. He maintains a private 100-round minimum testing protocol for every component before recommending it to builders.
Areas of focus
- Polymer 80 frame finishing techniques
- Jig alignment optimization for first-time builders
- Frame rail installation and fitting
- Lower receiver hole drilling precision methods
- Glock-compatible aftermarket parts compatibility
- Factory-spec frame completion for reliable function